Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22738, George Dreahr, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Dreahr, George or Dreher,
S. 22738
CONTENTS

11.109 Pennsylvania George Breah
of Northampton Co in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Roads of the Regt commanded by Col Balliet in the Pennsylvania line for -
11 M c P. p 35. 63
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 35 Dollars 63 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of March 1833 and Hon. P. Shrie Sent to the  the  the Easton Pa
  Arrears to the 4th of March 1833  73.32    Semi-ann. allowance ending 2 Sept 1833  18.33     91.65  
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by J. S. Sprague Clerk Book E Vol. 3 Page 13 - V
Date of death not on AB

George Dreahr
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Northampton County ss
On this Thirtieth Day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in the open Court of Common Pleas now sitting in and for the County aforesaid, George Dreher a Resident of the Township of Stroud in the County of Northampton and Commonwealth aforesaid aged near Sixty nine years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the Benefit of the act of Congress passed June the Seventh A.D. 1832. That He entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers and Served as herein stated. In the year 1781 in the fall of the year, He became a Substitute for John Shoumelter and went from his place of Residence in Creigo Settlement Northampton County and Commth aforesaid under Captain Peter Roads of the same County and marched up the Lehigh River about Seven miles above the Lehigh Water Gap in the said County to a place called Fort Allen, where he continued under the same Captain and Col Christopher Balliet of the County aforesaid, the only officers he now recollects - He remained in Fort Allen Three months (3 months) to protect the Inhabitants of the neighbourhood from the Indians - He was then Discharged by Parole and Came Home, Remained a short time and again in the Spring became a Substitute for Henry Beyer of the County aforesaid under Captain Paul Knoese and again marched Three or four miles above Fort Allen and was there Stationed Two months (2 months) to protect the Inhabitants of that neighbourhood from the Indians - After the Two months had expired - He Immediately marched under Captain Henry Ritter of the same County aforesaid (Having been Drafted some time Before that in what Clap he he does not recollect) in the neighbourhood of Peter Shoops about Ten miles in the Country from Fort Allen and Remained there Two months (2 months) to protect the Inhabitants of that neighbourhood from the Indians - Then Discharged Came Home and Remained Home until the next Spring - and again became a Substitute for Andrew Stucker under Captain George Wolf both of the County aforesaid & marched from his place of Residence before mentioned to a place called Stroud's in the said County (now called Stroudsburg) to a kind of a Fort at that Place under the Command of Col Stroud Remained in the Fort Three weeks (3 weeks) then ordered up the Delaware River near William Smiths on the Creek then and now called Bushkill Remained five weeks (5 weeks) there to protect the Inhabitants of the neighbourhood from the Indians - Then Discharged the Two months Term being up Remained home until the next Spring and again became a Substitute for Henry Rimerer of the same County aforesaid

and marched under Captain Lewis Stecher up the Delaware River about Thirteen miles above the Bushkill before mentioned to a place called DeRutertown on the River then in North County now in Pike remained there Two months (2 months) to protect the Inhabitants from the Indians then Discharged making the time altogether Eleven months (11 months) that he served which he solemnly swears he served. He has no Documentary Evidence and he knows of no person, whose Testimony he can procure, who can testify to his Service. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a Pension or annuity except the Present, and Declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State or (if any) only on that of the agency of State of Pennsylvania.
Sworn & Subscribed the Day and Year aforesaid in open Court
W m Sebring Prothon.
George Drea
WE Thomas Pump residing in the Borough of Easton County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Enoch Morgan of the Township of Stroud County and Commonwealth aforesaid hereby Certify, that WE are well acquainted George Drea who has Sworn and Subscribed to the above Declaration that WE believe him to be near 69 years of age, that he is respected and beloved, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that WE concur in that opinion.
Thos. Pump
Enoch Morgan
Sworn & Subscribed the 30 th Day of November A.D. 1852 in open Court
W m Sebring Prothon.
And the Said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the Investigation of the matter, and after putting the Interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court Certify further Certifying that it appears to them that Thomas Pump who has signed the preceding Certificate is a fair and true man residing in the Borough of Easton County of Northampton as above stated and that Enoch Morgan who has also signed the same a resident of the said County and is a credible Person and that their statement is entitled to belief.
Gerrit M. Smith
Jno. Cooper Daniel Wagener

I William L Sebring Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County. Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original Proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of George Dreahr for a Pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my Hand and Seal of the said Court this First Day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight Hundred and Thirty Two
W m L Sebring Protho

19,991
George Dreahr
Adm C . 11 mos Private $36.66
Richd Brodhead Jr Easton, Pa.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of George Dreahr
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     in the fall 1781 3 — Capt Col thru Northampton { Traditionary Evidence   in the Spring immediately 2 Roas Ballet Penryl- Lebanon Pa   in the Spring 2 Knouse na Lebanon Pa   next Spring 2 Ritter 69 years of age   2 Wolfarth Col. Brown   2 Stelcher  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase "about three or four months," is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must fix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[t] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Rev. War Section mmuF
September 7, 1933
Hazel M. Poe 124 Parke St., West Pittston, Penn.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 33738 it appears that George Dreahr or Dreher, while a resident of Creigs Settlement, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, enlisted in the fall of 1781 and served three months as a private in Captain Peter Road's Company, Colonel Christopher Balliott's Pennsylvania Regiment. In the spring of 1782 he enlisted and served two months in Captain Paul Knause's Company, then immediately enlisted and served two months in Captain Henry Ritter's Company.
In the Spring of 1783 he enlisted and served two months in Captain George Nolf's Company. In the spring of 1784 he enlisted and served as a private two months in Captain Lewis Stecher's Pennsylvania Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 30, 1832 while a resident of Stroud Township, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania. No family data.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Date of death not in a B.

mmuF
September 7, 1923
Hazel M. Poe 124 Parke St., West Pittston, Penn.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 33738 it appears that George Dreahr or Dreher, while a resident of Creigs Settlement, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, enlisted in the fall of 1781 and served three months as a private in Captain Peter Road's Company, Colonel Christopher Balliott's Pennsylvania Regiment. In the spring of 1782 he enlisted and served two months in Captain Paul Knause's Company, then immediately enlisted and served two months in Captain Henry Ritter's Company.
In the Spring of 1783 he enlisted and served two months in Captain George Nolf's Company. In the spring of 1784 he enlisted and served as a private two months in Captain Lewis Stecher's Pennsylvania Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 30, 1832 while a resident of Stroud Township, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania. No family data.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Date of death not in B.

Revolution
22 738 INVALID.
File No. 22,738
George Dreher
Rev War
Act: June 7 th 92 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 11 1/2
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1922 Sept. 7-File 22-738-Rev War-see 1922 1926 Sept 13-Ohio R.R. Co. vs. Dreher, no date codified 1935-Mar 26-List of new J.S. Serials-8th

124 Parke St. West Pillsboro Pa.
July 22, 1923
Military Secretary Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Will you please send me military record of one, George Dreher.
George Dreher served between the period

1776 and 1783, his place of residence being at this time Wind Gap, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Thanking you I am very truly yours (Miss) Hazel M. Poe

238 E. Durham St. Mt. Airy, Phila. Pa.
Pension Bureau. Washington, D. C.
I am writing to ascertain whether the record is still on file in your department of a pension granted to George Dreher under pension claim I 22738 on his application executed Nov. 30, 1832 while a resident of Stroud Township, Northampton County, Penna. and signed

Data at hand gives his birth as Jan. 12, 1761 and death May 3, 1836, and shows his service as.
Private - Peter Roads Company. Col. Christopher Ballint Penn. Regiment 1781 Private - Capt. Paul Kraus's Co. 1782 Private - Capt. Henry Ritter's Co. 1782 Private - Capt. George Wolf's Co. 1783 Private - Capt. Lewis Stecker's Co. 1784

Hayes Haymaker Acting Commissioner, for services rendered in the Revolutionary War.
If so I am anxious to know whether any reference is made therein to his marriage. This fact I wish to prove from some authentic source.
Information has been obtained giving the name of his wife as Lydia Heller, born Nov. 14, 1763 and died May 1, 1837.
Can you verify this and state the date of their marriage?

As mentioned before the one point which I desire to have cleared up concerns the date of his marriage.
I will be obliged if you will furnish this information if it can be obtained from your records.
Mrs. R. H. Roberts.
July 17. 1926
all questions

413 W. Frack St. Frackville, Pa. March 8, 1935
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions, Rev. War Section Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen,
Will you please send me official copy of the Revolutionary War Record of one George Dreher or Dreakhr, who was a resident of Creigs Settlement Northampton Co. Pa.
I understand he was allowed a pension on his application executed Nov. 30, 1832 while a resident of Stroud Township Northampton Co. Pa.
Pension claim 522738
Thanking you, I am Very truly Yours, Mrs. J. L. Gieriel.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. aw
September 3, 1926.
Mrs. R. Roberts, 238 E. Durham St. Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Penn.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 22738, of George Dreahr, or Dreher, it is not stated whether he was married, there is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

March 16, 1935
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Mrs. J.S.Gisriel 413 W. Frack Street Frackville, Pennsylvania
DAJ/EEL aw George Dreahr-S.22738
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of George Dreher or Dreahr, of Creigs Settlement, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, a soldier of the Revolutionary War and a pensioner.
A very careful examination has been made of the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.22738, based upon the military service of George Dreahr in that war, and the date found in that claim is furnished herein.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of George Dreahr are not shown.
While a resident of Creigs Settlement, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, George Dreahr enlisted in the fall of 1781 and served three months as a private in Captain Peter Road's Company, Colonel Christopher Balliett's Pennsylvania Regiment; in the spring of 1782, he enlisted and served two months in Captain Paul Knause's Pennsylvania Company; immediately reenlisted, and served two months in Captain Henry Ritter's Pennsylvania Company; in the spring of 1783, he enlisted and served two months in Captain George Wolf's Pennsylvania Company; and in the spring of 1784, enlisted and served two months in Captain Lewis Stecher's Pennsylvania Company. All of the above service was rendered at the forts and in the protection of the inhabitants from the Indians.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 30, 1832, while a resident of Stroud Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
There are no data as to soldier's family.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, George Dreahr(S.22738), you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
George Dreahr, Certificate No. 11109, issued March 27, 1833, rate $36.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Pennsylvania Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.